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Prominent political figures involved in cabinet violence, claims government official
Egypt

Prominent political figures involved in cabinet violence, claims government official

An unnamed government official has accused several prominent political figures of being involved in recent acts of violence, including those…
Female protesters systematically targeted, say rights watchdogs
Egypt

Female protesters systematically targeted, say rights watchdogs

Local human rights watchdogs on Sunday accused the Egyptian military of systematically targeting female political activists, and demanded that Egypt’s…
Police crack down on outlaws, arrest 356
Egypt

Police crack down on outlaws, arrest 356

Police are continuing its crackdown on criminals in order to restore order to the streets throughout Egypt's governorates. They arrested…
Ministry: Officer who refused to shoot protesters didn’t work for security forces
Egypt

Ministry: Officer who refused to shoot protesters didn’t work for security forces

An officer who allegedly refused to shoot at protesters during downtown clashes in late November hadn't worked for Central Security…
Fugitives and outlaws arrested in security crack down
Egypt

Fugitives and outlaws arrested in security crack down

The police on Sunday launched a security campaign in the streets of Cairo and other governorates. The campaign resulted in…
Egypt’s ‘most dangerous outlaw’ surrounded, say police
Egypt

Egypt’s ‘most dangerous outlaw’ surrounded, say police

Yasser al-Hambouly, who police describe as being one of the most dangerous outlaws in Egypt, was shot and wounded in…
Alleged Tahrir ‘eye sniper’ detained for 15 more days
Egypt

Alleged Tahrir ‘eye sniper’ detained for 15 more days

The police officer charged with intentionally targeting protesters’ eyes during clashes that erupted two weeks ago near Tahrir Square has…
Authorities to release man charged with defaming military, rights group says
Egypt

Authorities to release man charged with defaming military, rights group says

Egyptian authorities will likely release Nasary Hassan, who was detained in March on charges of defaming the military, the Arabic…
US says no evidence Egypt misused tear gas, rights group files complaint
Egypt

US says no evidence Egypt misused tear gas, rights group files complaint

US State Department spokesperson Mark Toner defended on Tuesday the shipment of tear gas to the Egyptian government. Toner told…
Ruling in favor of police: Armed attack warrants self-defense
Egypt

Ruling in favor of police: Armed attack warrants self-defense

Security personnel have the right to defend themselves against attacks on police stations, which is considered a public institution, said…
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